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Studio+, a subscription video on demand (SVoD) service from Vivendi specifically designed for mobile consumption launched in France, November 2016. Studio+ is intended to address the perceived shift in viewing behaviour of younger demographics by capturing the rise of mobile video among millennials.

Sky’s Now TV throws down the gauntlet to online video providers and low cost operator bundles alike, adding broadband internet and telephony services to their Now TV offer. The service which will launch in early July features a new streaming box which, like previous devices, is made by long term partner and part subsidiary; Roku. The slightly larger DMA is now capable of 1080p streaming, comes with a digital tuner for terrestrial broadcast, and adds live pause capabilities.

Disney's new SVoD service, Disneylife, launched in the UK on 23 November 2015. As previously detailed by IHS, the service includes support for Android, iOS and PC platforms. Up to 10 devices and 6 profiles can be registered with the option of tailoring parental controls for each individual profile.

Apple's addition of a new Shopping apps category underscores the importance of apps for mobile retail and commerce. Players across the mobile ecosystem including Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Tencent are revamping their mobile shopping efforts to drive their core businesses.

Disney is to launch a new subscription based streaming service, DisneyLife, in the UK. The service differs from rivals such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and NowTV by supplementing video with digital books and music. However the monthly fee is set at £9.99, higher than Netflix and Amazon at £5.99 and NowTV at £6.99.

Amazon has launched Amazon Prime Music in the UK, bringing a catalogue of more than one million songs to the country’s Amazon Prime subscribers. The UK launch comes a full year after the service debuted in the US and will allow access to songs without an increase in their subscription cost. Amazon’s existing digital music retail and storage offers are integrated into the new service. While existing users will receive the service, the limited catalogue of available content will limit the impact of Prime Music on existing music services in the UK.

Apple has made its long expected entry into the on-demand subscription music market with the launch of Apple Music: a premium only service with plans starting at $9.99/month for personal plans and $14.99/month for the family plan in the US. Apple Music will be available as a free trial for the first three months.
Unlike its App Store policy, Apple Music launches with differential pricing based on geography and is available for much lower prices in less developed markets.
In contrast to its App Store policy, Apple Music launches with differential pricing based on geography and is available for much lower prices in less developed markets.

HOOQ, the online video platform backed by Singaporean telco giant Singtel, Warner Brothers and Sony Pictures, has launched its service in India. The subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) service features 5,000 Hollywood movie and series titles and over 10,000 local ones. priced at 199 rupees ($3.20) a month, HOOQ will allow subscribers to stream content on up to five devices including PCs, smartphones and tablets.

Spotify, the global leader in on-demand music, has added video to its service. At launch the company offers short form video content from such well-known content providers as Viacom’s Comedy Central, Disney’s ESPN, VICE News, Turner Broadcasting, Conde Nast Entertainment and others.

The digital music market in 2014 saw many interesting developments with ten acquisitions throughout the year compared to only four acquisitions for all of 2013. This trend is continuing in 2015, with three acquisitions announced in the first quarter.
This report looks at the key trends and drivers influencing music funding and M&A activity in 2014.

Facebook has launched Facebook Lite, a simplified and lighter version of its Android mobile app, which is optimized for 2G Internet connections. The app is aimed at mobile users in emerging markets, especially those with low-end Android phones.

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